Posts Tagged ‘NCAA’
The Cubs and Wildcats Turn It Around In The Same Year, It’s Such A Treat
Though they fell to Purdue in the season finale, the Northwestern Wildcats made the 2016-2017 season into one for the history books. One which, in fact, marks the first time in the program’s history in the NCAA Tournament where they we’re listed at 150/1 to win. Now you can find more NCAA Basketball lines at…
Read MoreCollege Football Playoff To Help With Travel Expenses For Families
After pressure from Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith, the NCAA granted a waiver that will allow the College Football Playoff to assist families of student athletes participating in the Jan. 12 College Football Playoff National Championship Presented By AT&T. They will be able to provide up to…
Read MoreMark May Wearing An Ohio State Sugar Bowl Champs Hat Is The Best
Periennial Ohio State University hater Mark May ran out of hate for Ohio State last night. After OSU sent Alabama packing in the Sugar Bowl, the World Wide Leader analyst couldn’t knock the Buckeyes. Not this time. That was awesome. But fellow analyst — and former Buckeye receiver — Joey Galloway took things to a…
Read MoreGeorgia’s Todd Gurley Reinstated, Eligible To Play November 15
University of Georgia running back Todd Gurley has been reinstated by the NCAA and will be eligible to play on November 15 against Auburn. The NCAA is requiring Gurley to sit 30% of the games of the season for accepting more than $3,000 for autographs. In addition to sitting out games, he will be required…
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Money & Power, the NCAA Protects Its Own
Johnny Manziel* has decided what everyone pretty much knew. He will enter the 2014 NFL Draft and LRMR will represent his marketing/branding and Select Sports Group will be his agent. Oh, what’s that you say? You claim you didn’t know those agencies were going to represent him? You must work for the NCAA Compliance Department.
Read MoreWisconsin’s Ryan Evans Used a Jump Shot for his Free Throw
I understand that you have to do whatever you feel comfortable with at the line. I even understand that you must do whatever you can to help your team win. What I cannot understand is how either one of those things involves turning your free throw attempt into a jump shot. That is exactly what…
Read MoreUPDATE: University of Tennessee Pulling Out All Stops in Their Attempt to Land Jon Gruden
The University of Tennessee is gathering their big guns in order to persuade Jon Gruden back into the ranks of coaching. According to Channel 3 News in Knoxville, the university has a contract offer to Gruden and a decision could come as early as today. The most interesting part of the contract is not the…
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